Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit/Intensive Ca in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin at Froedtert South, Inc.
Job Function: Medical
Froedtert South, Inc.
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, 53158, United States
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Job Description
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POSITION PURPOSE
- Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process which involves: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; planning and development of an individualized plan of nursing care; implementation of the patient’s care plan; and evaluation of the patient’s response to that care. Complies with all established standards and practices.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Associate Degree: Nursing
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Entry Level
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
- Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
- The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy.
- Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice.
- Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes.
- Administers medications, IV’s and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Coordinates patient teaching.
- Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals.
- Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing.
- Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner.
- Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light.
- Recognizes the occurrence of life-threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner.
- Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested.
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Job Location
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, 53158, United States
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